Weights

[clayton86]

What weight sizes do y'all throw the most? I'm trying to stock up on stuff and iv noticed I have like every size weight on my list of stuff to order but then I got thinking do I really need a weight in every single size. Do you guys find that you mostly throw like 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and 1oz weights or do u really use all the in between weights like 5/8, 7/8, 3/16 i mean heck the difference from 3/16 to a 1/4 could be a thicker coat of paint is there really a need for all kinds of different sizes. What are your guys thoughts or what do you carry I'm thinking I can get away with like 4 weights the 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, and 1oz. jigs i still buy alot of 3/4oz nut not much 1oz and I don't do alot of finesse but that's the biggest thing I want to pick up doing so i can see maybe going like 1/8 and 1/4 oz weights there like drop shot and shaky head.

[irnwrkr]

I USE 3/16 about 98% of the time. If its really windy, or deep water I'll go 3/8. Not a lot of punching situations in most of the places I fish. I do have a few heavy weights just in case.

[smr913]

I USE 3/16 about 98% of the time. If its really windy, or deep water I'll go 3/8. Not a lot of punching situations in most of the places I fish. I do have a few heavy weights just in case.

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[K_Mac]

Clayton the difference in 3/16 and 1/4 is sometimes the difference in getting bit. I did not always believe it either, but the evidence is solid...this year I have had far more success on 3/16 than 1/8 or 1/4.

I keep 1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2, 3/4, and 1oz weights in my boat. If I fished a lot of heavy mats I would have a few heavier ones.

[canyouheminow]

i use 3/8 unless im carolina rigging. in that case ill use a 1/2 or 3/4

[Highhawk1948]

1/8 oz. and 3/16 oz most of the time. I may go to 3/8 if I need more. I believe the lighter the better with plastic worms.

[Bluebasser86]

1/4 for most of my fishing, 3/8 for heavier wood and water willows, 1/2-3/4 for C-rigs or the really thick stuff.

[Goose52]

Most of my water is pretty open - no punching or anything like that. So, primarily 3/16oz for me as well. Occasionally up to 1/4oz if I need a bit more casting distance or want a faster fall rate. I rarely use 3/8oz. I do have some 1/8oz that I use on smaller baits in shallow water, where casting distance isn't an issue.

All the above weights are with lead BTW.

[jslacker]

I am partial to 1oz sinkers myself but the more I learn about fishing and baitcasting I think I should dial back a notch, 1 oz used mostly for distance but I guess the more technique I pick up I can drop the weight a bit.